Stranger Things Season 5 Opening Scene Revealed
The first five minutes of Stranger Things Season 5 were unveiled during Netflix TUDUM, offering fans an exclusive preview of the premiere episode. The event took place at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on November 6, 2025, with a livestream starting at 5:00 PM PT.
Opening Sequence Details
The chilling introduction centers on Will Byers and reveals what happened to him shortly after his kidnapping by the Demogorgon in 1983. In the Upside Down forest, a 12-year-old Will lies asleep, quietly singing “Should I Stay Or Should I Go”.
“Well, who wouldn’t? He heard the sound of the Demogorgon, who is approaching him to attack.”
Startled awake, Will attempts to defend himself with a gun, but it fails to stop the creature. He flees, climbing trees to escape, yet he eventually crashes to the ground and loses consciousness. The Demogorgon captures him and drags him to a sinister location, where the terrifying Vecna appears.
Encounter With Vecna
Vecna's grotesque tentacles seize Will and force him against a wall, tightening their grip, setting a dark tone for the season’s intensity.
Event Atmosphere
The preview left no doubt that the upcoming season promises even more brutal and intense moments, surpassing fan expectations.
Summary
The Season 5 premiere dramatically reveals Will Byers' terrifying ordeal in 1983, intensifying the series' dark atmosphere and promising a more brutal storyline.